As Su Yuxuan walked toward the Number Two Dormitory Area, he casually swung the key around his finger.
The academy was considerably larger than he had imagined.
Students could be seen walking between buildings.
Some carried books.
Others wore training clothes and headed toward the practice fields.
A few were even discussing spirit beasts and spirit rings.
Yuxuan quietly observed everything.
After a while, he began speaking to Aletia through their mental connection.
'Aletia.'
[Yes, Yuxuan?]
'What exactly should I do during my time at the academy?'
He frowned slightly.
'I'm going to be here for six years.'
'Aside from cultivating with the Heavenly Life Tree Technique and training my Blue Silver Grass King.'
'What else am I supposed to do?'
He hadn't really thought about it before.
His original plan had simply been to become stronger.
But six years was a long time.
There was no way he could spend every waking moment cultivating.
Then another thought suddenly struck him.
'Wait.'
'There's also an Intermediate Soul Master Academy.'
Yuxuan's expression became increasingly troubled.
'Do I actually have to attend one later?'
'I don't even know where we could find one!'
He had read the original novel, but the story had focused almost entirely on Tang San's journey.
The education system outside of the main characters' path had never been explained in much detail.
Aletia calmly answered.
[Not necessarily, Yuxuan.]
Yuxuan raised an eyebrow.
'How so?'
[An Intermediate Soul Master Academy is not an obligatory stage for every Soul Master.]
Yuxuan slowed his footsteps.
Aletia continued explaining.
[Elementary Soul Master Academies generally provide six years of basic education.]
[If a student reaches Rank 20 and becomes a Soul Grandmaster before graduating, they can directly advance to an Advanced Soul Master Academy after obtaining their second spirit ring.]
Yuxuan's eyes widened slightly.
'So Intermediate Academies are basically another route?'
[Correct.]
[They primarily accommodate Soul Masters who have not reached Rank 20 by the time they complete their elementary education.]
[Such students can continue their education for another three years at an Intermediate Soul Master Academy.]
[After reaching approximately fifteen years of age, they may then enter an Advanced Soul Master Academy.]
Yuxuan nodded slowly.
'I see.'
Everything suddenly made more sense.
Aletia continued.
[For commoner Soul Masters who reach Rank 20 during their six years at an Elementary Academy, the academy's teachers will generally assist them in obtaining their second spirit ring.]
[Once they become Soul Grandmasters, they can graduate early and seek admission to an Advanced Soul Master Academy.]
[If they fail to reach Rank 20 within the six-year period, they will normally continue their education at an Intermediate Soul Master Academy before eventually advancing.]
Yuxuan rubbed his chin.
"So that's why."
He finally understood why Intermediate Soul Master Academies barely appeared in the story.
Tang San had already reached Rank 20 long before completing his elementary education.
After obtaining his second spirit ring, he became a Soul Grandmaster and effectively skipped the intermediate stage.
And then there was Yu Xiaogang.
Yuxuan's expression became complicated.
'Tang San also had that recommendation from Yu Xiaogang.'
Aletia replied.
[Correct.]
Yuxuan couldn't help snorting.
'His teacher recommended him to Flender's Shrek Academy.'
'Whether Shrek can actually be considered a proper Advanced Soul Master Academy is another question.'
He remembered everything he knew about the place.
Its extremely poor facilities.
Its strange admission standards.
Its unusual teachers.
Its collection of students with questionable personalities.
Yuxuan shook his head.
'If I had to describe Shrek Academy based on what I remember.'
'It's less like an academy and more like a gathering place for problematic people.'
Aletia remained silent for a moment.
Then she calmly responded.
[Your assessment is not entirely inaccurate.]
Yuxuan chuckled.
'Anyway, that's something I don't need to worry about yet.'
He looked toward the road ahead.
For now.
He only needed to focus on Nuoding Academy.
He had six years to cultivate.
Six years to master his Blue Silver Grass King.
Six years to learn everything the academy could teach him.
And, most importantly.
Six years to grow strong enough that when the wider world finally opened its doors.
He wouldn't be helpless within it.
Yuxuan's steps became lighter.
"One step at a time."
He looked down at the key in his hand.
Room 22.
"First Let's see what my new home looks like."
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Hey Author here! 👋
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1. My Main language is not English so there will be some or plenty of Grammatical error along with mistakes.
2. The story update is Once per day until the story Reach CH 15 or 20, depending on my Free time as I have work.
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It won't be long before my other story will be available, of course my apologies for teasing My readers.
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